How should the pages in the record book be numbered?

• A. Consecutively
• B. By year
• C. Alphabetically
• D. By section

Answer: (C)

Organizing a notary record book so entries are easy to locate is the goal. Numbering pages in an order that follows the signer's last name creates a natural index, making it quick to pull up every act for a specific person. If you need a particular name, you can go straight to the section for that last name and scan only the entries there, rather than paging through by date or by unrelated categories. This is more efficient for name-based searches than lining entries up strictly by year, by section, or in a simple consecutive sequence, which can slow you down when you know who you are looking for but not the exact date. By organizing alphabetically, you improve accuracy and speed when reviewing the record book later.